Description
Looking for the best no bake dessert ideas? These No-Bake Mint Chocolate Cheesecake Cups are quick easy and simple to make with rich chocolate and refreshing mint flavor. Perfect for holidays parties birthdays and family gatherings this healthy style treat feels indulgent without baking. A great make ahead dessert that looks impressive tastes amazing and is ideal for busy days when you want the best results fast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 6 ounces semi sweet chocolate melted
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies
- Optional green food coloring
Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until evenly combined then press into the bottom of serving cups to form the crust.
- Melt the chocolate in the microwave in short intervals stirring until smooth then let it cool slightly.
- Beat the cream cheese in a bowl until smooth then add powdered sugar vanilla peppermint extract and melted chocolate mixing until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks then gently fold it into the chocolate mixture for a light texture.
- Spoon or pipe the filling over the crusts smoothing the tops and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies.
- Chill for at least two hours before serving for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth filling.
- Adjust peppermint extract to taste.
- Chill longer for firmer texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg